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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
81
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 24 21 15 21 81
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 36 25 24 31 116

After Action Report

The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Rockets 116-81. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.